All Blacks legend Dan Carter reveals Springbok star has been seeking his advice
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Advice.
All Blacks legend Dan Carter has revealed that Springbok star Sacha Feinberg-Mngomezulu has been reaching out to him for advice as he continues his development at international level.
Carter has been hugely impressed by the 24-year-old, describing him as a “rare talent” capable of producing moments that can transform a Test match.
Speaking on the For The Love Of Rugby: South Africa podcast, the two-time World Cup winner revealed that Feinberg-Mngomezulu has also been tapping into his considerable experience away from the spotlight.
“Sacha’s reached out, just asking a few questions every now and then as well,” Carter said.
The former All Blacks No.10 believes Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s willingness to seek advice is another encouraging sign as he attempts to establish himself among the world’s leading fly-halves.
“So he has the ability to learn, he wants to grow, he knows that he doesn’t know everything yet, so he’s got a growth mindset and wants to get better.”
Carter knows better than most what is required to establish yourself as a world-class international fly-half, having won 112 caps for New Zealand and played a central role in their 2011 and 2015 World Cup triumphs.
And while he believes Feinberg-Mngomezulu possesses exceptional natural ability, Carter stressed that maintaining those standards over a prolonged period will ultimately determine just how far he can go.
“He’s a rare talent,” Carter said.
“He can flip a game just with one special play. He’s fast. He’s explosive. He plays with such confidence.”
Feinberg-Mngomezulu also has another former All Black helping his development inside the Springbok camp, with Tony Brown working as part of Rassie Erasmus’ coaching staff.
Carter believes that relationship can be hugely valuable, describing Brown as a world-class coach with first-hand knowledge of what is required to perform at Test level.
But consistency remains the key area Carter believes Feinberg-Mngomezulu must develop.
“But you don’t become a world-class first five overnight by having two or three good seasons,” Carter said.
“You need longevity in the game. And that’s the biggest challenge for him now, is just to build consistency, to make that jersey his.”
The comments come at an interesting point in Feinberg-Mngomezulu’s Springbok career.
He started South Africa’s 33-16 defeat to New Zealand at Ellis Park in the opening Test of the Greatest Rivalry series but has been moved to the bench for Saturday’s second Test in Cape Town, with double World Cup winner Handre Pollard restored to the starting No.10 jersey.
Despite that selection change, Carter clearly believes the Springbok playmaker possesses both the talent and the attitude required to continue developing into an elite international fly-half.
And Feinberg-Mngomezulu appears more than willing to learn from one of the greatest No.10s the game has ever produced.
